Cheap flights from Budapest to Istanbul

One-way fares from 45 US$ · BUD → IST · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Istanbul → Budapest
Cheapest fare
45 US$

Wizz Air · Wed, 20 Jan

Cheapest month
January

from 45 US$

Direct flights
Yes

Wizz Air and Ajet

Flight time
2h 00m

1,070 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Budapest to Istanbul

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 61 US$
  2. December 2026 55 US$
  3. January 2027 Cheapest 45 US$
  4. February 2027 46 US$
  5. March 2027 46 US$
  6. April 2027 55 US$
  7. May 2027 59 US$
  8. June 2027 74 US$
  9. July 2027 81 US$
  10. August 2027 47 US$
  11. September 2027 47 US$
  12. October 2027 45 US$

Cheapest dates in January 2027

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Wizz Air
Depart12:55 Tue, 12 JanBUD → IST 2h 15m · Direct
45 US$one way, per person
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Wizz Air
Depart05:00 Wed, 13 JanBUD → IST 2h 15m · Direct
45 US$one way, per person
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Wizz Air
Depart05:00 Wed, 20 JanBUD → IST 2h 15m · Direct
45 US$one way, per person
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Wizz Air
Depart05:00 Sun, 17 JanBUD → IST 2h 15m · Direct
47 US$one way, per person
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Wizz Air
Depart05:00 Tue, 19 JanBUD → IST 2h 15m · Direct
47 US$one way, per person
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Wizz Air
Depart12:55 Sat, 23 JanBUD → IST 2h 15m · Direct
47 US$one way, per person
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Wizz Air
Depart05:00 Sun, 24 JanBUD → IST 2h 15m · Direct
47 US$one way, per person
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Wizz Air
Depart05:00 Fri, 22 JanBUD → IST 2h 15m · Direct
50 US$one way, per person
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About flights from Budapest to Istanbul

Budapest (BUD) and Istanbul (IST) are about 1,070 km apart. Direct flights take around 2h 00m, and recent direct fares were with Wizz Air and Ajet. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from 45 US$, and January 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Budapest to Istanbul?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is 45 US$ with Wizz Air, departing Wednesday, 20 January 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from 45 US$ to 81 US$.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Budapest to Istanbul?

January 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from 45 US$ one way.

Are there direct flights from Budapest to Istanbul?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Wizz Air and Ajet.

How long is the flight from Budapest to Istanbul?

A direct flight takes about 2h 00m. Budapest and Istanbul are around 1,070 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Budapest to Istanbul?

Recent fares on this route were with Wizz Air and Ajet.

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